Xi REYNARD THE FOX 113

he did him should not die unrequited ; and I
know it will be much to mine honour when the
King shall think I am able to indite with so
great perfection ; for | know there be many in
these days as ignorant as myself that are risen
to high promotion, only by taking upon them
the worth of other men’s labours; and therefore,

 

why may not I run the same course also? Yet
I pray you, Reynard, further advise me: is it
meet that I take Ayward the hare along with
me?”

‘O by no means,’ said the fox; ‘ let him come
after you, for I know his aunt will not yet part
with him. Besides, I have other secret things
to impart to him, which may not yet be re-
vealed.’